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Gabgooba Maafroud (Emirati Crab stew)

Gabgooba Maafroud (Emirati Crab stew) – - Recipe

Soups are one of the best ways to break the fast at Iftar, they are warm and gentle on the stomach given the body loads of vitamins minerals and fluids which are easy to digest, and this is a very traditional recipe for the gulf with a little twist, making it more modern. We have used Knorr Shawarma Seasoning because of its citrus and spice notes.

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Ingredients

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Blanch the Crab:

The Soup:

Garnish:

Soups are one of the best ways to break the fast at Iftar, they are warm and gentle on the stomach given the body loads of vitamins minerals and fluids which are easy to digest, and this is a very traditional recipe for the gulf with a little twist, making it more modern. We have used Knorr Shawarma Seasoning because of its citrus and spice notes.

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Preparation

  1. Blanch the Crab:

    • Wash the crabs thoroughly in cold running water. Bring the water to the boil and dissolve theKnorr Professional Fish Stock Powder into it.
    • Add in the crabs and boil for 4-6 min depending on the size.
    • Remove the crabs and place in the ice water to stop them from over cooking.
    • Crack open the crabs and separate the meat from the shells, discard the gills and digestive system found on the underside of the crab.

  2. The Soup:

    • Heat the clarified butter and sauté the onions and leftover crab shells.
    • Lower the heat, add the bezar spices, turmeric powder and dried lemon now stir till fragrant, be careful not burn.
    • Add in theKnorr Professional Fish Stock Powder, Knorr Chicken Shawarma Marinade and water, bring to a simmer, cook for 15 minutes, add in the Knorr Lime Seasoning and remove the dried lemon.
    • Blend everything till smooth and then strain though a chinois.
    • Check the seasoning.

  3. Garnish:

    • Mix the Hellman’s Magic Mayonnaise with the turmeric and black pepper and put place into a side dish.
    • Take half the crab meat and bind together with some of theHellman’s Magic Mayonnaise, also place that in one of the side dishes.
    • Serve with other condiments like pine nuts, chilli paste and toasted bread.
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